Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Corinthians 4:12

12 So then death worketh in us , but life in you .

You see the difference betwixt us and you; either the real difference, or the fansied differene. We are killed all the day long, in deaths often, delivered to death always; you are rich, and full, and want nothing.

Life, that is, security, happiness, and prosperity attends you. Or the fansied difference; you bless your selves, that you are not in so much jeopardy as we are, and some of you are ready to curse us, because Vipers stick to our hands, and we are in continually renewed and repeated troubles. Very good Interpreters think these words a smart Ironical expression, by which the Apostle reflecteth upon a Party in this Church, who from his sufferings concluded against the Truth of his Doctrine, or his favour with God; and for themselves, because of their immunity and freedom from such sufferings. Others think the sense this, Our death is your life; Our sufferings are your spiritual advantage.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 word]. 13.9.